Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults
  • Network: HBO Max
  • Series Premiere Date: Dec 3, 2020
Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4

Critic Reviews

  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Daniel Fienberg
    Dec 2, 2020
    60
    By the end of the four hours, I felt some emotional connection to the cult members and their families and that was Tweel's primary intention, I'm guessing. Getting me to feel that this exploration was ultimately especially perceptive, though, is where Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults falls short.

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User Score
4.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 2 out of 4
  1. brockcheese
    Dec 5, 2020
    7
    A pretty good series about one of the most documented doomsday cults. The director explores this concept with depth and purpose and byA pretty good series about one of the most documented doomsday cults. The director explores this concept with depth and purpose and by interviewing real members you get a real insider’s sense.… Full Review »
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